Sr Regulatory Affairs Analyst - Remote | Optum

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Lets talk about the ongoing transformation of health care. Change is happening rapidly and the health of millions is at stake. Its our responsibility and we need the right people to drive it, endlessly, with no compromises. As a Sr. Regulatory Affairs Analyst, you will be an individual contributor on our Regulatory Affairs team. You will research, document, communicate and monitor implementation of regulatory changes in the health care system. Its an opportunity to make a huge impact.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor new state and federal laws and regulations
• Review and draft analyses of regulatory changes and identify potential impact to assigned business segments
• Communicate and serve as a subject matter expert on new regulatory requirements for business partners
• Provide oversight on implementations to ensure compliance measures are met
• Collect data, coordinate, and develop reports, and maintain internal and external documentation in tracking tool
• Interact with individuals across all levels of the organization, developing relationships to ensure effective communication and cooperation
• Ensure timely completion of special projects as directed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working in a healthcare/health insurance environment in a regulatory, compliance or related role
• Experience analyzing moderately complex laws or regulations
• Proficiency with verbal, written and oral communication
• Proven solid analytic skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently, seeking guidance on more complex issues
• Proven ability to collaborate with legal, regulatory affairs, and compliance business partners cross-functionally to ensure regulatory requirements are met, with appropriate supervision

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience using organizational software tools (i.e. eGRC)

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.